Category Archives: Beginning Yoga

Is hot yoga better for the body than regular yoga?

Tonnie from Idaho: Is hot yoga better for the body than regular yoga? I’m new to yoga. I have only attended a body flow class at my gym that they say is a mixture of yoga and pilaties, so I’m … Continue reading

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I am having extreme pain in my left hip, down my leg and into my foot.

Dena from Louisana: I am having extreme pain in my left hip, down my leg and into my foot. Pain shoots from my foot all the way up when I take a step. Also there is pain in my leg … Continue reading

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Cost of yoga? Equipment? Home or studio?

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What is the typical cost for boomers if they want to begin with one yoga session per week? What equipment do we need to purchase? Can we do yoga at home? Susan: There … Continue reading

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What is basic yoga and how do I prepare to begin?

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): For baby boomers not familiar with basic yoga, what does a basic yoga session consist of and what preparation do we need prior to the session? Susan: For a baby boomer the most … Continue reading

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Is there a type of chair that I should use for chair yoga?

Elisa: Is there a type of chair that I should use for chair yoga? Susan: Thank you for your question regarding the best type of chair to use for your Sitting Fit yoga sessions. Here are some guidelines: The seat … Continue reading

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Not a beginner, but getting back to yoga…

Muriel: I am not a beginner yoga senior as I have taken yoga lessons for many years. However, not for the last ten years and want to start again.  What would you suggest? P.S. I am 73 years old and … Continue reading

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It is difficult for me to get down to the floor…

Ernie: It is difficult for me to get down to the floor. Can I still use one of the DVDs to do other things than sit in a chair? Susan: Of course you can do the other Yoga for the … Continue reading

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